Patent search tools for biological sequences and chemical structures.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) seeks to procure patent search tools and databases for the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) patent examiners. The tools are used to search technical subject matter in the examination of patent applications, specifically for biotechnology and chemistry applications. The objective is to secure one or multiple contracts with suppliers that best meet patent searching and business needs. The contract covers biological sequence and chemical structure search capabilities. No specific qualifications or set-asides are mentioned.